DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 13356–000–RI]
Slatersville Hydro, LLC; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
July 27, 2010.
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for exemption from licensing for the Slatersville Hydroelectric Project, to be located on the Branch River, in Providence County, Rhode Island, and has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). In the EA, Commission staff analyze the potential environmental effects of the project and conclude that issuing an exemption for the project, with appropriate environmental measures, would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
A copy of the EA is on file with the Commission and is available for public inspection. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov
using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
or toll-free at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659.
Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice. Comments may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See
18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site (
http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ferconline.asp
) under the “eFiling” link. For a simpler method of submitting text only comments, click on “eComment.” For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov;
call toll-free at (866) 208–3676; or, for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and eight copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please affix Project No. 13356–000 to all comments. For further information, contact Tom Dean at (202) 502–6041.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.